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James Belushi, Michael Caine, Linda Hamilton, Jon Lovitz, Hart Bochner ... see more see more... , Bill McCutcheon , Rene Russo , Raymond L. Anderson , Doug Barron , Sky Berdahl , Collin Bernsen , Bryan Buffington , Sari Caine , Maury Chaykin , Pat Corley , Courteney Cox , Richie Devaney , Jesse J. Donnelly , James Douglas , Whit Edwards , Adam Eichhorst , Bruce Evers , John Garver , Michael Genevie , William Griffis , Eddita Hill , Kathy Ireland , Howard Kingkade , Tony Longo , Terry Loughlin , Heather Lynch , Jeffrey Pillars , Osamu Sakabe , Jay O Sanders , Douglas Seale , Chris Stacy , Andrew Stahl , Martin Thompson , Jeff Weiss

Businessman Larry Burrows (James Belushi) has a wife who ignores him, a screwball friend who won't leave him alone, and a car that continually breaks down. All that and more is enough to give him a mi... read more read more...d-life crisis. After his car stalls once more, he enters a bar looking for help and encounters a bartender (Michael Caine) who shows him what his life would have been like, if he hadn't struck out in a baseball game back in high school. ~ John Bush, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: James Orr

Release Date: October 12, 1990

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DVD Release Date: September 3, 2002

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  • SirPant
    October 1, 2009
    SirPant
    These kinds of films are always on around Christmas time. It?s no 'It?s a Wonderful life' but if you?re in the right mood.....
  • CloudStrife84
    April 10, 2009
    CloudStrife84
    Nice story concept, but it deserves to have some better actors. Not that James Belusci is terrible at what he does or anything, but he wouldn't exactly be my first choice to play the starring role of anything. The biggest gripe I have with this film, however, is not its bland cas... read moret, but the screenplay its founded upon. Whoever wrote it must have a pretty lame sense of humor, because it completely misses the mark in its attempts to be funny. The use of a voice-over narration wasn't such a bright idea either, especially with Belusci sounding as tired and lifeless as he does.

    With all this mind, this is one of few movies I wouldn't mind seeing a re-make of. I guess, if that were to happen, that it'd become a re-make of a re-make though, as I read somewhere that the plot for this film has mainly been derived from the oldie It's A Wonderful Life. Be that as it may, I'm sticking to what I said, because it's always a shame when a good story has to suffer the hands of a less-than-brilliant cast and director. It's still an okay movie though, even if I now wish that I'd spent my time on something else.
  • FilmFanatik
    January 29, 2008
    FilmFanatik
    A delightful film.
  • superclerk25
    February 1, 2007
    superclerk25
    A what if story that was pretty funny. I wish James Belushi did more movies. Michael Caine was in this as well.
  • sanjurosamurai
    January 26, 2007
    sanjurosamurai
    funny movie
  • leekyle1968
    July 8, 2009
    leekyle1968
    i saw this but its totslly unrememberable so therfor cant be that good.
  • moviefan1725
    September 11, 2008
    moviefan1725
    This really fun twist on "It's A Wonderful Life" finds Jim Belushi discovering what his life would have turned out like had he hit a home run in the big game 20 years ago, instead of striking out. Belushi is good as the everyman whose life isn't bad, but isn't exactly what he dre... read moreamed it would be. Michael Caine is the mysterious man who gives him the chance to live out his dream by altering reality. Belushi finds himself with a new wife, a succesful career, and all the luxuries a person could want, but finds that doesn't necessarily lead to more happiness. Linda Hamilton plays his wife, and Rene Russo plays his OTHER wife. Is one better than the other for him? Is his new job and status worth trading away the friendships he's built up in his real life? Does money buy happiness? These questions and more are what Belushi must face, and decide if the gift he's been given is any gift at all. It's a very simple message that the movie tries to tell. Life is what you make it. There's good laughs and lots of heart to keep the movie afloat. All the actors are in fine form, and it's a nice mellow movie to veg to on a lazy day.
  • johnnyblaze2k
    August 31, 2008
    johnnyblaze2k
    08-30-08 --This is my favorite James Belushi movie. I don't really know why. I'm guessing because of the fantasy aspect of being able to see what your life would have been like if you would have done ONE thing differently. Very Cool
  • Dead2Self
    September 21, 2007
    Dead2Self
    I really liked this movie when I first saw it. It made you think about the decisions in life, and how one choice could change your future.
  • MovieGuruDude72
    May 23, 2007
    MovieGuruDude72
    Not funny, but lighthearted. Kind of a Frank Capra-esque story. But further proof Jim Belushi cannot carry a film.

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Critic Reviews

Chuck O'Leary
October 8, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

A bland comic fantasy.

John Wirt
August 26, 2005
John Wirt, Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

An awful redemption flick.

Scott Weinberg
April 3, 2005
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

Another one of these comedies shooting for a "Capraesque" vibe, resulting in a limp comedy with some mild charm and loads of predictability.

Alex Sandell
June 10, 2004
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

Campy and stupid, but sort of fun.

Fred Topel
July 14, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com

Yes, it's a ripoff of "It's a Wonderful Life" but it works. Belushi is funny, and the point is still well taken.

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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Caryn James
May 20, 2003
Caryn James, New York Times

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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

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